Solid Signal has always catered to the DIYer. You’re the core of our customer base. You’re the folks who want things exactly the way you want them. We know that you’re willing to do the work so that things are just perfect. This applies to a lot of things, of course. In this case we’re talking about how the outside stuff is attached to your home. You have a lot of options, and it really depends on what you want, where you’re located, and the way you want it to look. So it should really depend, based on who you are, right?
It’s more “cut and dried” than you think
While it’s really your decision, I would say that the answer here is clear. If you’re looking to mount an antenna or satellite dish to your home, the best choice is usually the wall mount. Why? Because you’re not making holes in your roof. If you drill holes in the roof, there’s always a chance that you won’t do it right and the roof will leak. If you’re drilling holes in a wall, there is much less chance of water getting in there. Satellite technicians and professional installers will rarely mount to a roof, because they don’t want to come back a year later and deal with water damage.
What about other methods?
The good news is that there are all sorts of different ways to mount that antenna or satellite dish. You can strap it to a chimney, you can use a non-penetrating mount that doesn’t make any holes at all, you can mount to an eave or to the wall under an eave, you can mount to a gable… the list is practically endless. Just whatever you do, make sure you’re waterproofing things as much as possible, keeping them as stable as possible, and avoiding unnecessary holes. If you don’t know what you’re doing, find a contractor who does. Antenna and satellite TV is great, but it’s not worth risking your house on.
Get what you need from Solid Signal
If you want to see the widest variety of mounting supplies, masts, and different technologies, check out the best selection of antenna mounting supplies and satellite mounting supplies on the web, all at SolidSignal.com. Whether it’s a small light TV antenna or a heavy dish, we can help you get the right combination of mount and pole to get the job done right!
We have tens of thousands of hard-to-find parts. These are the same parts that professional installers use. Most of them don’t show up on any other site. That’s the magic of shopping at Solid Signal. We were founded by a DIYer, and we understand the DIY market. Over the last 20 years, we’ve grown but we’ve never forgotten our roots.
Solid Signal knows that DIYers want to talk through the install with an expert sometimes. That’s why we have a support line that’s staffed with real technicians, not script readers. We can help you plan the install of your dream. Our team will help you choose the right parts. You’ll get the information you need, when you need it.
It all starts with a call to 888-233-7563. We’re here to help you during East Coast business hours. That’s when you’ll get the best customer service from real trained technicians. Call us, and you’ll experience what we call the “Solid Signal difference.” Call, or if it’s after hours, fill out the form below. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible, usually within one business day.
